BREAKING: Tinubu Reacts To Coup In Gabon

BREAKING: Tinubu Reacts To Coup In Gabon

President Bola Tinubu has expressed his profound concern regarding the unfolding political situation in Gabon and the resulting socio-political stability within the country.

Tinubu’s response emerged shortly after a group of Gabonese military officers took to television on Wednesday, declaring their intent to “terminate the existing regime” and nullifying the results of an election that, as per official declarations, saw President Ali Bongo Ondimba emerge victorious.

The President’s sentiment was conveyed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, during discussions with the media.

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Ngelale also highlighted Tinubu’s conviction that upholding the rule of law and adhering to constitutional methods for resolving electoral disputes are essential components that must not waver in Africa.

“As a staunch advocate for democracy, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is attentively observing the unfolding developments in Gabon with a deep concern for the nation’s socio-political equilibrium and the apparent proliferation of autocratic tendencies across various regions of our beloved continent,” Ngelale conveyed.

“The President, who himself has demonstrated immense dedication in advancing and safeguarding democratic principles, strongly believes that authority should remain in the hands of Africa’s resilient people rather than within the confines of armed coercion.”

Ngelale emphasized that Tinubu reiterated the importance of preserving “the rule of law and a consistent commitment to utilizing constitutional means and mechanisms for resolving electoral conflicts across our distinguished continent.”

He further stated that the President is “actively collaborating and maintaining continuous dialogue with fellow heads of state within the African Union, in pursuit of a comprehensive consensus on the upcoming course of action regarding the Gabon crisis, as well as how the African continent will collectively address the alarming rise of autocracy within our territories.”